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I was able to use on-board effects Avacyn ready to be cast, a sacrifice-ready creature in play, and the threat of activation of my on-board Chaos Wand to ensure no attacks against me were profitable

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Although the deck didn't see as much success in competitive play, it brought to light certain combo routes that were oppressive in other decks

While there are times when the aggro plan is the right one, in general, I've had more success with the slower grindy combo plan that focuses on deploying threats a bit slower so that we can leave up Village Rites and Plumb the Forbidden as removal protection